PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with General Secretary, President Mr. To Lam of Vietnam at Hyderabad House.
The discussions focused on the areas of defence & security; trade & investment; science & technology; development partnership; maritime cooperation; critical and rare earth minerals; space; renewable energy, including atomic energy; culture and people-to-people linkages. They also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest.
PM expressed gratitude to Vietnam for strongly condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack and for standing with India in its fight against terrorism.
The substantive discussions today underscored the commitment of both sides to further strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which contributes to peace, stability and prosperity in the region. In this spirit, the leaders agreed to:
- elevate the bilateral ties to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- announced a target to expand bilateral trade to USD 25 billion by 2030,
- Vietnam’s joining of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
- India’s assistance in the establishment of a Site Interpretation Centre at UNESCO World Heritage Site of My Son Temple Complex in Vietnam
- grant market access for Indian grapes and Vietnamese Durians.
The leaders witnessed exchange of 13 MoUs across key sectors, including rare earth minerals, culture, cross-border digital payments, health, tourism, education, academic exchanges, sister-city cooperation, audit, and digital partnership, reflecting the scope and ambition of the India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
: Ministry of External Affairs of India